The Vast Potential of ChatGPT in Pediatric Surgery (Preprint)

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly advancing in medicine, particularly in surgery. Among these technologies, ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, has shown great potential since its release, with GPT-4 introducing significant improvements in understanding and multimodal processing. This is especially relevant for pediatric surgery, which differs from adult surgery due to developmental, anatomical, and disease-specific factors in children. This article explores how ChatGPT can enhance pediatric surgery by improving surgical education through virtual simulations, optimizing preoperative planning by integrating medical records and imaging, and supporting postoperative care with real-time monitoring and personalized recovery plans. In regions with limited pediatric resources, ChatGPT also facilitates remote collaboration between hospitals. While ChatGPT holds vast potential, challenges such as biases in training data, lack of clinical intuition, and ethical concerns must be addressed. In conclusion, ChatGPT can serve as a valuable tool in pediatric surgery, aiding in diagnosis, treatment, and research, particularly in resource-limited settings.